The Springboks will line up against the New Zealand at Twickenham in England for only the second time ever when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday, 25 August 2023 – two weeks before the international extravaganza kicks off in France, where South Africa will attempt to defend their crown as world champions.
Bulls and Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi has returned to rugby after a period on the sidelines that included going AWOL for three weeks as he battled mental health issues.
The Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Castle Lager Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match on home soil before the build-up to their Rugby World Cup defence starts.
Springbok rugby legend Francois Pienaar echoed the sentiments of all who took part in the Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open Pro-Am on Tuesday against the backdrop of the magnificent Table Mountain and under brilliant blue skies at Royal Cape Golf Club, as he sang the praises of a city he calls home.
Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the Young Player of the Year award and Nadine Roos was named Springbok Women’s Player of the Year.
SA Rugby president Mr Mark Alexander paid tribute to Douglas Martin ‘Dougie’ Dyers, one of the most important pioneers in the history of South African rugby, who sadly passed away on Tuesday.
South Africa are set to face rivals New Zealand twice in the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France as they prepare to defend their world title.
Former Springbok fly-half Piet Visagie has passed away at the age of 79, the national body announced.
SA Rugby announced the nominees in nine categories on Wednesday and the winners will be named in 2023, along with the annual OUTsurance Referee of the Year and the Provincial Women’s Player of the Year.
Springbok utility forward Franco Mostert felt his side "really stepped up" against England after wrapping up their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a positive result at Twickenham on Saturday.